FirstMeasure Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Milo- I was thinking it could have been the Failure of Orville's first Mandolins and Guitars that lead to the Archtop Models, but the invention and decision to go with the Loar Arch Tops have to be an Important Moment in Guitar Playing History if not the Greatest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Firstmeasure... I don't think I'd argue that at all. The archtop really put the guitar into the mainstream of pop music, even if as a rhythm instrument. Then when folks figured amplification, it went first on those archtops and pretty soon we had bands featuring guitar both for rhythm and lead. It worked well also with early recording and radio. That's what got Mother Maybelle playing one even though in the '60s everybody insisted that a flattop was "the folk guitar." That was about as dumb as guys here arguing about miniscule variations in tone from this or that. It's the picker that counts. The equipment simply reflects how talented, skilled and comfortable with the equipment. m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Milod picking up the guitar and joining the forum was one of the greatest choices in guitar forum history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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FirstMeasure Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Milo... Just goes to show that human nature hasn't changed a bit in at least 100 years. If it's new and you don't like it or understand it, knock it to pieces. If I recall, the Piano was considered a teaching tool before it had a few Concertos written for it. The Mandolin certainly got a bad rap before Bill Monroe showed everyone how to play it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjmwrx Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Santana chasing snakes on an SG at Woodstock peaking on mescaline during Soul Sacrifice. Though this is really one of the best drum solos ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S t e v e Posted September 14, 2011 Author Share Posted September 14, 2011 Milod picking up the guitar and joining the forum was one of the greatest choices in guitar forum history. suck up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 suck up Exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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